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Indonesia keeps several airports closed though Anak Krakatau volcanic eruption is easing

Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes and frequently experiences eruptions due to its location along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”

Indonesia volcano erupts, cancelling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands

A volcano erupted in Indonesia on Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting other domestic airports.

Volcano in Indonesia erupts, canceling hundreds of flights and stranding thousands

A volcano erupted in Indonesia on Sunday, prompting the cancellation of all flights at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting other domestic airports.

Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation

Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.

Jean Nassif’s daughter tells court father ‘pressured’ her to falsify documents for $150m construction loan

Ashlyn Nassif, daughter of Toplace boss who fled Australia in 2022, has pleaded guilty to providing false or misleading information to obtain loan from WestpacFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe daughter of a fugitive property developer succumbed to pressure from her father when she falsified documents for a $150m con...

Fireworks blast kills 10, injures 64 during festival in central Mexico

Authorities say that at least 10 people were killed and 64 injured when fireworks exploded during a religious festival in Mexico on Saturday. A bishop said two priests are among the injured. The cause remains unknown, and the state attorney general is investigating.

AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of outright majority

Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.

Far-right AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of majority

Alternative for Germany failed to secure an absolute majority in the state legislature to govern alone and overcome the so-called firewall of mainstream parties' refusal to work with AfD.

Australia politics live: Hanson claims One Nation super plan would be inflation ‘neutral’: NSW pokies losses hit record $2.38bn

Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...

More than 200 people stood down at embattled housing developer Bathla amid $3.4bn debt

Sydney-headquartered group suspends work on some of its 45 construction sites affecting 60% of workforceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore than 200 workers at Sydney-headquartered Bathla Group have been stood down as administrators of the embattled property developer seek emergency funds to stave off a company-wide ...

More than 200 people stood down at embattled housing developer Bathla

Sydney-headquartered group suspends work on some of its 45 construction sites impacting 60% of workforceMore than 200 workers at Sydney-headquartered Bathla Group have been stood down as administrators of the embattled property developer seek emergency funds to stave off a company-wide collapse.The insolvency advisory Teneo said on Monday that new short-term funding arrangements would only allow B...

Indonesia volcano eruptions cancels hundreds of flights at major airport hub

By Sunday evening, the closure of eight airports had affected 170,000 passengers from 1,558 canceled flights, including 963 flights in Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport alone.

Far-right AfD wins key German state election but falls just short of majority

Alternative für Deutschland surges to victory in Saxony-Anhalt as Friedrich Merz’s CDU slumps to disastrous resultThe populist, far-right, anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) has surged to a resounding victory in a crucial state election in Germany, but fell just short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country’s first far-right state government since the second world wa...

Iran to announce restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran will announce a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz.

Philanthropic giving in Asia forecast to hit US$1.5 trillion over next decade

Philanthropic giving in nine Asian jurisdictions is projected to hit US$1.5 trillion over the next decade, while corporate giving plays a larger role in Hong Kong than in many regional peers, according to a new report released at a Jockey Club forum. The Commission on Asian Philanthropy released its interim report on Monday, while the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust revealed in a separate re...

Armed man arrested after charging towards Ohio governor candidate

An armed assailant charged towards the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before he was stopped by troopers, the Ohio State Highway Patrol said. The Ohio State Highway Patrol said in a statement that a man it identified as Patrick Havas, 38, forced his way through a crowd, knocking over multiple members ...

Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms

Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.

China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy

It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.

Meet Patrick Urban: The German dung beetle specialist who found a new species

Eight-year-old Gaza girl killed by Israel on first day of school

An eight-year-old girl and her father were killed when an Israeli strike hit their vehicle on her first day of school.

Adidas faces boycott over amputee campaign featuring Israeli soldier

Adidas is facing calls for a boycott after featuring a former Israeli soldier in a campaign for amputees.

North Korea’s Kim launches second nuclear destroyer as US-South Korea-Japan drills start

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent, state media reported on Monday, as the US, South Korea and Japan began a trilateral military exercise he views as a security threat. The development comes as North Korea dials up pressure on the US after rebuffing President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back a major...

China’s ‘Tesla imitators’ have a new mission: build affordable humanoid robots for consumers

When Nio CEO William Li outlined earnings prospects for the Shanghai-based carmaker in March, he could not help but liken the automotive business to the development of robots. “I think robotics will represent a natural extension of our carmaking capabilities and business acumen,” Li told reporters at a media briefing after Nio posted its first-ever quarterly profits for the three months ending Dec...

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as US, South Korea and Japan begin a military drill

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear deterrent

Australia politics live: Hume claims Labor’s algorithm bill gives it too much power; embattled developer Bathla stands down 200 workers

Follow the day’s news liveOne Nation has come up with a plan to give people their superannuation earlier, reducing the amount they’ll have at retirement in exchange for a current cash boost.Pauline Hanson says under their plan anyone paying rent or a mortgage can take up to a quarter of their super as a “pay boost” for up to three years. Continue reading...